WHAT IS OVATION?
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OVATION is a brand-new, multi-genre convention and competition that fuses the innovation of the convention world and styles like contemporary and jazz with the fire and flair of international Latin ballroom—creating a truly unparalleled experience.
In partnership with Julianne and Derek Hough, Ovation by DanceOne launches in the 2025–2026 season, delivering cutting-edge training and high-energy competition led by today’s most sought-after dancers and choreographers. The tour kicks off in major U.S. cities like Chicago, Salt Lake City, and Dallas—before taking the stage worldwide.
Studios, dancers—are you ready? Registration opens soon!
WHAT MAKES OVATION SPECIAL?
| Ballroom Studios | Convention Studios |
|---|---|
| Elite-Level Ballroom Competition: Compete in a structured, high-level Latin ballroom competition judged by qualified professionals, using traditional scoring systems and criteria based on technique, execution, and performance. | Double the Stage, Double the Rewards: Compete in both The Competition (Standard DanceOne multi-genre competition) and The Ballroom Competition, with $25,000 of prize money, scholarships, and Nationals qualifications on the line at every regional. |
| $25,000 in Regional Prizes: Elevate your competitive edge with real prize money, scholarships, and exposure opportunities at every regional event. | Fresh Take on Ballroom for Convention Dancers: Explore the singles format of The Ballroom Competition, an exciting and approachable intro to ballroom dance for non-ballroom studios. |
| Industry Access & Professional Development: Train with world-class choreographers and celebrity dancers from both ballroom and the commercial world— Derek & Julianne Hough, Val Chmerkovskiy & Jenna Johnson, Talia Favia, and more! | Top-Tier Choreographers Across Genres: Give your dancers access to the best in the business—renowned convention choreographers, ballroom icons, and rising stars, all in one weekend. |
| Expand Beyond the Ballroom: Offer your dancers a new kind of training environment by exposing them to commercial dance genres like contemporary and jazz—all within the same weekend. | Smooth Integration with Your Season: Ovation follows a familiar convention and competition weekend schedule, making it easy to plug into your studio’s calendar without disrupting the flow. |
| Community + Culture: Experience “The Show” on Friday night—an inspiring, high-energy production tailored to resonate with the ballroom community and designed to kick off the weekend in style. | A Star-Studded Show Like No Other: Enjoy an epic Friday night performance featuring elite artists and special guests—designed to energize and inspire your dancers for the weekend ahead. |
| Pathway to Nationals: Compete and qualify for the 2026 Nationals in San Diego with access to elevated events like KAOS and Radix. | Pathway to Nationals: Compete and qualify for the 2026 Nationals in San Diego that joins forces with the top commercial conventions in the industry - Radix and KAOS. |
